Brian Kirwan will rejoin the Snappers tonight after spending the last month and a half on the disabled list with a right shoulder/elbow injury. Kirwan will be in uniform in time for tonight’s game, as the Snappers take on the Kane County Cougars in game two of a four-game set at 7:00pm.

Prior to his injury, Brian was 4-4 with a 5.06 ERA in 13 appearances. Kirwan started 12 of those games totaling 64 innings and 30 strikeouts. The right-hander has allowed 77 hits and 36 earned runs during his time as a Snapper this year.

Brian was drafted by the Twins’ in the 11th round of the 2005 First-Year Player draft. He went 2-8 for the Snappers last year with a 5.30 ERA in 18 starts with 67 strikeouts and 37 walks. Kirwan is the lone returning starting pitcher from last year’s Western Division Championship club.

The move, effective today, puts Beloit’s active roster back at 24, one below the MWL maximum.

Ben Revere has definitely received his fair share of awards this season and the speedy outfielder picked up two more honors on Tuesday. Revere was named by the 14 managers of the Midwest League as Most Valuable Player and as Prospect of the Year. Ben was also tabbed a starter on the MWL’s Postseason All-Star Team.

In last month’s issue of Baseball America, Ben was also named by the MWL Managers as best in the league in four different categories. The four categories include:

- Best Batting Prospect
- Best Strike Zone Judgment
- Fastest Baserunner
- Most Exciting Player

Revere also received honors earlier this year as Co-Topps Midwest League Player of the Month for the month of May along with Kane County’s Craig Italiano. Revere picked up the honors after hitting a league-best .433 with 11 doubles, five triples, one home run, 18 RBIs and 14 steals during that time span.

Revere currently leads the league in batting average (.379) and on-base percentage (.433), while also tied for second in stolen bases (44) and third in slugging percentage (.497). Ben also leads the Snappers in average, hits (129), doubles (17), triples (10), stolen bases, on-base percentage and slugging percentage.

Ben was drafted by the Twins in the 1st round (28th overall) of the 2007 First-Year Player draft. He spent the 2007 season as a member of the GCL Twins, where he hit .325 with 10 triples, 46 runs and 21 stolen bases.

During the Snappers’ last road trip reliever Chris Anderson had to have an emergency appendectomy on Friday night. The procedure, that removed the left-hander’s appendix, will sideline him for the remainder of the season.

So far this season, Chris is 2-0 with a 6.84 ERA in 25 innings pitched. Used exclusively as a reliever, Anderson struck out 17 while walking just nine. Chris was also called upon to save two games for the Snappers.

Anderson was signed by the Twins as a non-drafted free agent on August 8th, 2007. A 2004 graduate of Portsmouth High School in New Hampshire, Chris was originally drafted by the Twins in the 18th round of the 2006 draft. However, he was not signed at the time due to an elbow injury.

The move leaves the Beloit active roster at 23, two below the MWL maximum.

Minnesota Twins' second baseman Alexi Casilla will be in uniform for the Snappers on Monday as they take on the Cedar Rapids Kernels. Casilla will join the Snappers for a short rehab assignment that could land him back with the big league club as early as Wednesday.

Alexi has been on the 15-day DL since July 29th with a torn ligament in his right thumb. The second baseman originally thought he was done for the year after injuring his thumb against the Chicago White Sox.

In 62 games this season, Alexi is hitting .313 with 15 doubles, four homers and 39 RBIs. Casilla is slugging .424 with just 25 strikeouts in 243 at-bats.

Along with Casilla joining the squad, the Snappers have placed infielder Paul Kelly back on the disabled list with a knee injury.

The awards keep piling up for Beloit’s Ben Revere this season as he continues to excel in the Midwest League. In the most recent issue of Baseball America, Ben was named by the MWL Managers as best in the league in four different categories. The four categories include:

- Best Batting Prospect
- Best Strike Zone Judgment
- Fastest Baserunner
- Most Exciting Player

Revere currently leads the league in batting average (.380) and on-base percentage (.433), while also tied for second in stolen bases (41) and third in slugging percentage (.498). Ben also leads the Snappers in average, hits (122), doubles (17), triples (9), stolen bases, on-base percentage and slugging percentage.

Ben was drafted by the Twins in the 1st round (28th overall) of the 2007 First-Year Player draft. He spent the 2007 season as a member of the GCL Twins, where he hit .325 with 10 triples, 46 runs and 21 stolen bases.

Members of the 2007 Snappers were also mentioned in the article as best in the Florida State League in four different categories. The four former Snappers are:

- Anthony Slama (Best Reliever)
- Wilson Ramos (Best Defensive Catcher)
- Yancarlos Ortiz (Best Infield Arm)
- Jeff Smith (Best Manager Prospect)

(All rankings were compiled by the managers in their respective leagues)

Two fireworks shows, one giveaway, 80’s Night, Scout Night and the second Deck Party of the season highlight the seven-game homestand that begins this Saturday. Hall-of-Famer Ryne Sandberg will also be returning to Pohlman Field for the second time this season as the manager of the Peoria Chiefs (August 9th – 12th).

Saturday, August 9th is 80’s Night and another fireworks show courtesy of Christofferson Moving and Storage. Enjoy 80’s music all night long and stick around after the game for another spectacular fireworks display thanks to Christofferson Moving and Storage.

Sunday, August 10th is Snappy Bank giveaway day. The first 250 kids, 12 and under, will receive a complimentary Snappy Bank thanks to Parker Community Credit Union.

On Thursday, August 14th the Snappers will be hosting their second Deck Party of the season on the first base deck. This party that is fully catered by Kandu/Best Event’s Catering, has a Summertime Beach theme, with a menu consisting of the following:

- Fresh Tropical Fruit Salad
- Seven Layer Ranch Salad
- Corn Cobbetts
- Boiled Potatoes
- Jambalaya Shrimp, Chicken, Andouilli Sausage and Mussels
- BBQ Pulled Pork served with Buns and Condiments
- Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken Breast layered with Grilled Pineapple Rings
- Orange Pushups
- Beer, Wine and Soda

Tickets cost just $30 and are still available at the Snappers Front Office. The party runs from 6:00pm to 10:00pm with all proceeds going towards the Pohlman Field Improvement Fund.

On Thursday, Jeff Sennett from Farmers Insurance will also be on hand with information from MILK (Managing Information on Lost Kids). Jeff will be taking FREE digital pictures of your children for a FREE digital identification. The MILK digital identification is designed to provide parents and caregivers a convenient location to store a digital photo and ID information regarding their children. The primary goal of this program is to establish the world’s largest electronic dragnet for child recovery.

Friday, August 15th is Scout Night and another fireworks show courtesy of QPS Staffing. Before the game, the Boy Scouts of America will be on hand to march around the warning track in their uniforms. After the game, fans will enjoy another fireworks extravaganza thanks to QPS Staffing.

Game times for the upcoming homestand are as follows:

- Saturday, August 9th @ 7:00pm (vs. Peoria Chiefs)
- Sunday, August 10th @ 2:00pm (vs. Peoria Chiefs)
- Monday, August 11th @ 7:00pm (vs. Peoria Chiefs)
- Tuesday, August 12th @ 7:00pm (vs. Peoria Chiefs)
- Wednesday, August 13th @ 7:00pm (vs. Quad Cities River Bandits)
- Thursday, August 14th @ 7:00pm (vs. Quad Cities River Bandits)
- Friday, August 15th @ 7:00pm (vs. Quad Cities River Bandits)

For ticket information contact a Snappers representative at 1-888-SNAP-2-IT or 608-362-2272. You can also find tickets online at www.snappersbaseball.com or stop by Pohlman Field located at 2301 Skyline Drive in Beloit.

The Beloit Snappers are giving fans another chance to get this year’s bobbleheads. Beginning Monday, August 11th fans will receive one of this year’s bobbleheads at no charge with every $35 spent in the Snappers’ Pro Shop.

This year’s bobbleheads included Yovani Gallardo, Brian Duensing and Rickie Weeks. The Snappers only have a select number of each bobblehead remaining, so fans are encouraged to take advantage of this sale right away!

Fans can ONLY receive a bobblehead with the purchase of at least $35 worth of merchandise. You can pick up ONE bobblehead for every $35 spent. Bobbleheads WILL NOT be sold individually, and this offer is not good with any other offers or discounts. However, you can receive this offer in person at the Pro Shop located at Pohlman Field, by phone or by ordering off of www.snappersbaseball.com.

For more information on this sale or for ticket information contact a Snappers representative at 1-888-SNAP-2-IT or 608-362-2272. You can also check online at www.snappersbaseball.com or stop by Pohlman Field located at 2301 Skyline Drive in Beloit.

The Beloit Snappers would like to announce the make-up date for the canceled fireworks show on the 12th of June. The fireworks show will now take place on Friday, August 29th at 7:00pm, sponsored by Hesser Toyota.

August 29th is also Autographed Ball Night with the first 500 fans in attendance receiving a complimentary baseball with a mystery autograph. Along with the autographed baseball’s, Hesser Toyota will be on hand passing out the remainder of the t-shirts from their original June 12th fireworks show.

For ticket information contact a Snappers representative at 608-362-2272 or 1-888-SNAP-2-IT. You can also order tickets online at www.snappersbaseball.com or stop by Pohlman Field located at 2301 Skyline Drive in Beloit.

The Minnesota Twins have activated Paul Kelly from the disabled list in time for today’s game between the Snappers and Lansing Lugnuts. Kelly is coming off of a right hamstring injury sustained in the June 20th game against the Peoria Chiefs. Before he was injured, Paul played in just two games for the Snappers with four hits in six at-bats.

Kelly played for the Snappers during parts of the ’05 and ’06 season, making the Midwest League All-Star team in 2006. From there, the infielder battled a left knee injury that kept him out of the majority of the 2007 season, and the first half of the ’08 season.

Prior to this season, Kelly had a career batting average of .280 with 30 doubles and 73 RBIs in 142 minor league games. The Twins’ 2nd round pick in the 2005 First-Year Player draft is a graduate of Flower Mound (TX) High School.

The move puts the Beloit active roster at 25.

The Beloit Snappers would like to announce that the August 13-14 Baseball Camp registration deadline has been extended! Anyone interested in signing their son or daughter up for the upcoming camp can do so until Monday, August 11th.

The Baseball Camps have Snappers coaches and players on hand to provide professional instruction to youngsters ages 7-14. Each coach and player will also be available to answer questions and sign autographs.

Each camper MUST PROVIDE his or her own glove and shoes, with each participant receiving an official camp t-shirt and a complimentary general admission ticket to the game on Thursday, August 14th at 7:00pm. Lunch will also be provided to each camper at the end of both days.

Registration fee is just $50 per child, with the deadline set for August 11th at 5:00pm. Interested participants can contact Erik VanDyck at 608-362-2272 or by email at evandyck@snappersbaseball.com.

If you are looking for the perfect way to get your kids involved with something positive this summer, the Snappers encourage you to sign them up for their Applebee’s Kids Club. For just $15 your son or daughter can be a member of this elite club with plenty of benefits to go with it.

An Applebee’s Kids Club membership includes:

- An official t-shirt
- Half price admission to all 2008 Snappers regular season home games
- 2008 Snappers team card set
- Free ticket and hot dog & soda voucher on August 14th
- Applebee’s Kids Club Shake Card good for one free Oreo Shake with the purchase of a kid’s meal during each week of the 2008 season (Beloit and Janesville Applebee’s locations ONLY).

“If you plan on bringing your child out to a Snappers game this season, then this club is a must,” said Director of Media and Community Relations/Marketing Erik VanDyck. “The money you save by joining is unbelievable. You will make up for your cost for the club and then some.”

If you are interested in signing your son or daughter up for the Applebee’s Kids Club FOR JUST $15, contact Erik VanDyck at 608-362-2272 or evandyck@snappersbaseball.com.